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Japonský podvečer
Japanese early evening
Event by: Západoslovenské múzeum v Trnave
Location: Museum of Western Slovakia, Múzejné námestie 3, Trnava
Talks & discussions, For children
Topics: History
About event
The West Slovak Museum in Trnava invites you to a Japanese evening, which will take place on Friday, August 14, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will introduce visitors to traditional Japanese culture through demonstrations of historical clothing, martial arts, crafts and accompanying activities.
The event is part of the accompanying program to the exhibition Delicate as chrysanthemums. Art that connected two worlds, which will be made available to visitors throughout the evening.
Program
5.00 p.m. – Commented dressing in a kimono
Presentation of traditional women's and men's clothing with an expert explanation of the individual parts of the clothing, their function and method of wearing.
6.30 p.m. – Commented fashion show
View clothing of various social classes of Japanese society - from craftsmen to the samurai class.
7:30 p.m. – Demonstrations of Gekiken Kenjutsu fights
In the baroque cellar of the museum, demonstrations of fights with softened katanas, training knives and other training weapons, including a fight in modern armor, will be presented.
Accompanying program
During events will be prepared in the museum area:
presentation of Japanese swords and other traditional weapons,
workshop kumihimo - weaving cords,
presentation of making traditional items from calabash gourd,
thematic face painting, coloring books and games for children,
tea house and food truck with Japanese snacks,
activities - Japanese archery and throwing shurikens.
Katana fighting training
At 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., training on the basics of fighting with a replica katana will take place under the guidance of instructors from the Ganryu Jima Dojo civic association. Participants will become familiar with basic stances, cutting techniques and principles of movement coordination. The training is intended for those interested from the age of 14. The capacity of each training session is 12 people.
Entrance fee
Presale (from July 25, 2026):
basic entrance fee: €5
children under 18, seniors and holders of a ŤZP card: €3
entrance fee including katana combat training: €10
On the day events:
basic entrance fee: €10
children under 18, seniors and disabled card holders: €5
Ticket pre-sale will take place from July 25, 2026 in the main building of the West Slovak Museum in Trnava.
The event was prepared by the West Slovak Museum in Trnava in cooperation with the civil association Ganryu Jima Dojo.
The event is part of the accompanying program to the exhibition Delicate as chrysanthemums. Art that connected two worlds, which will be made available to visitors throughout the evening.
Program
5.00 p.m. – Commented dressing in a kimono
Presentation of traditional women's and men's clothing with an expert explanation of the individual parts of the clothing, their function and method of wearing.
6.30 p.m. – Commented fashion show
View clothing of various social classes of Japanese society - from craftsmen to the samurai class.
7:30 p.m. – Demonstrations of Gekiken Kenjutsu fights
In the baroque cellar of the museum, demonstrations of fights with softened katanas, training knives and other training weapons, including a fight in modern armor, will be presented.
Accompanying program
During events will be prepared in the museum area:
presentation of Japanese swords and other traditional weapons,
workshop kumihimo - weaving cords,
presentation of making traditional items from calabash gourd,
thematic face painting, coloring books and games for children,
tea house and food truck with Japanese snacks,
activities - Japanese archery and throwing shurikens.
Katana fighting training
At 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., training on the basics of fighting with a replica katana will take place under the guidance of instructors from the Ganryu Jima Dojo civic association. Participants will become familiar with basic stances, cutting techniques and principles of movement coordination. The training is intended for those interested from the age of 14. The capacity of each training session is 12 people.
Entrance fee
Presale (from July 25, 2026):
basic entrance fee: €5
children under 18, seniors and holders of a ŤZP card: €3
entrance fee including katana combat training: €10
On the day events:
basic entrance fee: €10
children under 18, seniors and disabled card holders: €5
Ticket pre-sale will take place from July 25, 2026 in the main building of the West Slovak Museum in Trnava.
The event was prepared by the West Slovak Museum in Trnava in cooperation with the civil association Ganryu Jima Dojo.